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Despite Youth, the Rockets were no Match for Lakers, LeBron James

Despite Youth, the Rockets were no Match for Lakers, LeBron James

The Houston Rockets matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers were supposed to be a gauge of where the Rockets were at, heading into the postseason. After all, it could very well be a postseason matchup.

Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / March 20
Alperen Sengun Caught Trying to Coach Kevin Durant Mid-Game, and His Reaction Says It All

Alperen Sengun Caught Trying to Coach Kevin Durant Mid-Game, and His Reaction Says It All

The Houston Rockets lost back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Lakers, and sadly, some cracks have begun to show within the team. Kevin Durant had a couple of tough games against the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz
The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
The Rockets Don't Seem To Have An Extra Gear

The Rockets Don't Seem To Have An Extra Gear

Once again, the Houston Rockets lost to a direct competitor in the Western Conference, this time with two games in a row against the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
Rockets Call up Guard From G-League's Rio Grande Vipers

Rockets Call up Guard From G-League's Rio Grande Vipers

The Houston Rockets have drawn headlines for their usage of the point guards on their roster. Reed Sheppard was seemingly kept on the shelf until the season neared a close.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
Rockets' Kevin Durant isn't Giving Himself Enough Credit for Looming Milestone

Rockets' Kevin Durant isn't Giving Himself Enough Credit for Looming Milestone

Kevin Durant is one of the game's greatest NBA players of all-time. He's proven capable of thriving in quite literally any environment. Or any ecosystem.

Ime Udoka News / The Dream Shake / March 19

Ime Udoka’s shortcomings this season have been glaring

The 2025-26 NBA season is nearing a close. The playoffs start next month. Well, in a few weeks, actually.  Opinions are mixed on the Houston Rockets. They’ve faced a mountain of criticism and cynicism.  There’s no shortage of skeptics, even though the Rockets are practically on pace for the same winning percentage as last season.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
Rockets Make Potential Mistake in Latest Mock Trade with Heat

Rockets Make Potential Mistake in Latest Mock Trade with Heat

In the months leading up to the trade deadline, we’d heard a good amount about the Houston Rockets being buyers on the trade market. Everyone assumed the Rockets would be seriously looking into adding a guard.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
Fatigue Could be Factoring into the Rockets' Recent Losses

Fatigue Could be Factoring into the Rockets' Recent Losses

The Houston Rockets sit in fourth place in the Western Conference standings with 15 games remaining before the 2026 postseason kicks off. The Rockets could easily drop to sixth place, as the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are in a crazed push to the finish line.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19
The key Rockets player who’s shooting 3.6% on 3-pointers in March

The key Rockets player who’s shooting 3.6% on 3-pointers in March

On Thursday evening, the Houston Rockets lost their second straight game to the Los Angeles Lakers at home, falling apart down the stretch once again. It was another rough showing for the Rockets’ offense, which mustered just 24 points in the final frame.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
 The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
 The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Kevin Durant had a wild prediction for LeBron James’ future

Kevin Durant had a wild prediction for LeBron James’ future

As if Year 23 of LeBron James’s NBA career doesn’t already sound absurd, Kevin Durant thinks Year 28 is a possibility for the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player.

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / March 19
Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun Take Cryptic Shots at the Los Angeles Lakers After 2 Losses in 3 Days

Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun Take Cryptic Shots at the Los Angeles Lakers After 2 Losses in 3 Days

The Houston Rockets suffered their second straight loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, and Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun didn’t mince their words on Luka Doncic’s 40-point masterclass.

Kevin Durant News / AirJordanChronicles / March 19
Kevin Durant Shares Emotional Reaction to Being in the Same Category as Michael Jordan

Kevin Durant Shares Emotional Reaction to Being in the Same Category as Michael Jordan

Kevin Durant is just 69 points away from passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list. Few even get close to MJ, and Durant expresses exactly what it feels like as he closes in on the record.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / March 19

Rockets lose season series to Lakers 124-116

Houston finished up their season series versus the Los Angeles Lakers late Wednesday. If you did not watch this game, congratulations, you, unlike me, did not get let down by this team as they once again get outclassed by a superstar late in the fourth.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 19
Kevin Durant Feels Rockets Can Beat Lakers Even If Luka Doncic Drops 50 Or 60 Points

Kevin Durant Feels Rockets Can Beat Lakers Even If Luka Doncic Drops 50 Or 60 Points

The Rockets tried hard tonight, but they had no answer for Luka Doncic, who helped the Lakers come out on top 124-116 in Houston. While the Lakers pushed their winning streak to seven games, Kevin Durant’s team has now suffered consecutive losses against the team in purple and gold.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Luka Doncic trash talks a Rockets fan in the middle of live play

Luka Doncic trash talks a Rockets fan in the middle of live play

Luka Doncic engaged in a favorite pastime of his during Wednesday’s game.

Maria Sharapova responds to a personal question about viral photo with Luka Doncic
Rockets' Kevin Durant-centered offense sputtering in big moments
The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
Carmelo Anthony News / AirJordanChronicles / March 18
Carmelo Anthony Leaves Tracy McGrady in Disbelief With His Western Conference Finals Pick

Carmelo Anthony Leaves Tracy McGrady in Disbelief With His Western Conference Finals Pick

While the Houston Rockets are busy altering their win-lose ratios in each game, Carmelo Anthony’s shocking take, revealing his Western Conference pick, took Tracy McGrady aback.

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